Friday, June 28, 2013

Mark and Misery

I just had a student coming in, asking to change his marks...

Just 5 more marks for an A-....
Just 5 more marks, so the Saudi Government will not take away my scholarship...
Just 5 more marks so that I can continue to support my brother who is also studying...

The thing is... I liked this chap.

He came to class, did his assignments, scored very high for his coursework...but did badly in his finals...
He came, but didn't beg...  Didn't cry...

I just wish there was some legitimate way I could help him...
But 5 marks is still 5 marks.
If I give it to him, where would be my integrity? My trustworthiness?  My honour?

If I don't have these... Then who am I?

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